Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Traffic Card Descriptions
2-9
Gigabit Ethernet ports on these cards require a gigabit interface converter (GBIC), a small form-factor
pluggable (SFP), or a 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver in each port. Table 2-5 lists the transceiver type for
each Gigabit Ethernet card.
These transceivers are described in the
Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards
document.
Figure 2-4 shows the front panels of these cards with transceivers installed in their ports.
Figure 2-4
Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Table 2-5
Transceiver Types for Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Traffic Card
Transceiver Type
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions)
GBIC
Gigabit Ethernet 3
SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port)
SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port)
SFP
10 Gigabit Ethernet
XFP
